"Bioabsorbable Stickers for Rapid Detection of Post-Surgical Complications"

A new implantable device called BioSUM has been developed to detect leaks in the body following gastrointestinal surgery, potentially preventing deadly complications. The device, which changes shape in response to changes in acidity, was successfully tested in rats and pigs, detecting harmful leaks within 10 to 30 minutes of being implanted. The researchers plan to seek FDA approval to test the device in humans, with the hope that it could lead to earlier detection and treatment of leaks, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.